There are too many music festivals and not enough days, it would seem. But over in the New England area, they've been doing the Boston Calling tourney for what's going on 9 years now. So how does Boston Calling distinguish itself from the competition over yonder? The co-founder and CEO of Boston Calling Events, Brian Appel shared his sentiments in a press release, conjointly issue to announce the festival's headliners for 2019.
"Since 2013, we’ve had the privilege of bringing fans nine editions of Boston Calling, featuring hundreds of acts: from world-renowned superstars, to Grammy winners and nominees, to local artists on the rise," Brian Appel writes. "We love the artists that have been assembled for 2019, and look forward to welcoming back many of our favorites from past editions. With each Boston Calling, we aim to bring the festival to greater heights and this year is no exception."
To mark the 9th edition of Boston Calling, Appel and those in his coterie have enlisted Travis Scott, Logic, Anderson .Paak, Janelle Monáe, Sheck Wes, ODESZA, Denzel Curry, Princess Nokia, Tame Impala, Twenty One Pilots, Chromeo, and Cautious Clay - and of interest to hip-hop fans, in particular, Boston Calling 2019 will include a reunion of sorts for Talib Kweli and Yasiin Bey, collectively known as BLACK STAR. A 3-day will run you $249; other packages include VIP treatment, and one-day passes while supplies last. You can buy right here.